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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.28, 4,116.80 and 895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.28, 4,116.80 and 895.04 is: 1,342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.28 : 4,116.80 = 895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.28/4,116.80 = 895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.28x = 4,116.80 × 895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.28x = 3,684,700.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,700.67/2,744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.68

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